Benzalkonium Chloride+zinc Oxide
About
Benzalkonium Chloride+zinc Oxide is a dermatological antiseptic medication, primarily used to treat and prevent diaper rash and other minor skin irritations like burns, cuts, and scrapes. Benzalkonium Chloride+zinc Oxide promotes the healing of chapped skin and diaper rash. Diaper rash is an inflammatory reaction, which is localized to skin areas usually covered by the diaper.
Benzalkonium Chloride+zinc Oxide contains Benzalkonium chloride and Zinc oxide. Benzalkonium chloride is used as an antiseptic, disinfectant, and antimicrobial preservative. It has antimicrobial properties against bacteria, fungi, and viruses. Benzalkonium chloride prevents skin infections and is used to clean wounds. Zinc oxide is a mild antiseptic and astringent (cleanses skin and tightens pores). It is a mineral that treats diaper rash, minor burns, severely chapped skin, and other minor skin irritations. It works by forming a barrier on the skin to protect it from moisture and irritants. It is used as a protective coating for mild skin irritations and abrasions. Benzalkonium Chloride+zinc Oxide works by inhibiting the growth of infection-causing microbes.
Benzalkonium Chloride+zinc Oxide is for external use only. Benzalkonium Chloride+zinc Oxide has common side effects as every medicine does. These include local itchiness, redness, and irritation at the application site. These side effects gradually resolve during the treatment and do not require medical attention. However, if you notice any allergic reactions and skin rash, please consult your doctor.
Let your doctor know if you are allergic to Benzalkonium chloride or Zinc oxide. Let your doctor know if you have a history of liver, kidney diseases, and skin infections before using Benzalkonium Chloride+zinc Oxide. Diaper rash creams sometimes may contain additional preservatives that may make your skin more sensitive to the sun. Please check the label for such warnings and ask your doctor to suggest you any precautions.
Uses of Benzalkonium Chloride+zinc Oxide
Medicinal Benefits
Benzalkonium Chloride+zinc Oxide contains Benzalkonium chloride and Zinc oxide and is used to treat diaper rash and skin irritations like burns, cuts and scrapes. Benzalkonium chloride is an antiseptic, disinfectant and antimicrobial preservative. It shows antimicrobial action against bacteria, fungi and viruses. On the other hand, Zinc oxide is a mild antiseptic and astringent (cleanses skin and tightens pores). It is a mineral that treats diaper rash, minor burns, chapped skin and skin irritations. When applied to the skin, it forms a barrier to protect it from moisture and irritants. Thus, it acts as a protective coating for mild skin irritations and abrasions.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Benzalkonium Chloride+zinc Oxide
- Local itchiness
- Redness
- Irritation
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Benzalkonium Chloride+zinc Oxide is for external use only. Keep out of your mouth, nose, ears, and eyes (may burn). Apply the cream on the diaper rash at least 3-4 times or at every nappy change. Do not use Benzalkonium Chloride+zinc Oxide over large areas, raw skin, and blisters. Do not go near naked flames as the fabric that comes in contact with Benzalkonium Chloride+zinc Oxide may burn easily. Washing the fabric may decrease the risk, but it does not remove the product completely. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive before using Benzalkonium Chloride+zinc Oxide. Store the product below 25°C and do not freeze.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Let your doctor know if you are using any medicines, natural products, and vitamins before using Benzalkonium Chloride+zinc Oxide.
Drug-Food Interaction: No interaction found/established.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Before using Benzalkonium Chloride+zinc Oxide, let your doctor know if there is any history of liver or kidney diseases and any skin infections before using Benzalkonium Chloride+zinc Oxide.
Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:
Safety Advice
Alcohol
not applicableNo interaction found/established.
Pregnancy
cautionIt is not known if Benzalkonium Chloride+zinc Oxide affects pregnancy. Please consult your doctor before using Benzalkonium Chloride+zinc Oxide if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.
Breast Feeding
cautionThere is no scientific evidence if Benzalkonium Chloride+zinc Oxide passes into breast milk and affects the newborn. Please consult your doctor before using Benzalkonium Chloride+zinc Oxide if you are breastfeeding.
Driving
not applicableBenzalkonium Chloride+zinc Oxide is generally safe to use and does not affect your driving ability.
Liver
cautionLet your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before using Benzalkonium Chloride+zinc Oxide.
Kidney
cautionLet your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases before using Benzalkonium Chloride+zinc Oxide.
Children
consult your doctorThe doctor will suggest Benzalkonium Chloride+zinc Oxide depending on your child's severity of infection or wounds.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Use mild soap while taking baths and prefer warm baths.
- Avoid harsh products on your skin.
- Do not scratch or pick your skin to avoid getting the affected area infected.
- Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly and get plenty of sleep.
- Do not walk barefoot at places like gym showers to prevent contagious skin infections.
- Change timely the diapers of your baby, even if they are soiled or not, to prevent any irritation on the baby's skin.
- Avoid frequent use of diapers and use them only if they are required. Keep the area dry and clean.
- Check the diaper frequently if the baby has a rash and change it as soon as it is wet or soiled.
- It is advised not to use airtight rubber pants over the diaper area. Cloth-like disposable diapers promote better air circulation than plastic-type diapers and keep the area moist-free.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Diaper rash: It is an inflammatory reaction localized to skin areas usually covered by the diaper. It is seen as a patchwork of bright red skin on your baby's bottom. Diaper rashes occur equally with cloth diapers and disposable diapers.
Skin infection: A skin infection can occur when the skin is broken, cut or wounded. This skin infection allows the pathogenic microorganisms to enter and invade the tissues surrounding the wound. Infection of the wound can trigger the body's immune response, causing inflammation and tissue damage and eventually slowing down the healing process.
FAQs
Benzalkonium Chloride+zinc Oxide is an antiseptic and disinfectant that contains Benzalkonium chloride and Zinc oxide. It treats diaper rash and skin infections of wounds and cuts by inhibiting the growth of infection-causing microbes.
Benzalkonium Chloride+zinc Oxide should be used with proper caution and doctor consultation if you have any liver or kidney diseases, major skin infections or any allergic reactions to Benzalkonium Chloride+zinc Oxide and its components.
Store Benzalkonium Chloride+zinc Oxide at room temperature. Do not freeze and protect from heat. Keep Benzalkonium Chloride+zinc Oxide away from sunlight and temperatures not exceeding 25°C.
Please consult your doctor if you are using any other topical medicines before starting Benzalkonium Chloride+zinc Oxide. However, it is advised to maintain a 2-3 hour gap before using two topical medications.
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